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We invest in our people and technology to deepen firm expertise and fuel sustainable growth. And we partner with our clients locally and globally to deliver innovative solutions.\nWHAT we believe\nGHJ works side by side with business leaders and nonprofit organizations to deliver responsive, high-impact advisory, tax and accounting solutions that drive real results. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Buffalo, Denver, Orange County and San Jose and backed by our own dispersed workforce, GHJ meets clients where they are to help leaders achieve their strategic goals.\nTHRIVING On Our Own Terms\nWe are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, GHJ measures success by the strength of our relationships, the quality of our impact and the integrity of our actions. The Firm’s independence allows us to make strategic choices to innovate, invest and evolve with purpose. Ultimately, GHJ values operational excellence, financial discipline and the courage to prioritize sustainability over size.\nSummary of Role:\nThe Total Rewards Specialist will provide support in benefits administration, retirement programs, and vendor relationships. They will be under the People department and report to the Manager, People Operations and Total Rewards. GHJ partners with their HRIS vendor, Dayforce and their managed payroll provider, Puzzle HR in the administration of benefits and payroll. The Total Rewards Specialist will act as liaison between GHJ, Dayforce and Puzzle HR to help build vendor/client relationships and resolve issues/concerns as they arise. This role will also work closely with our broker and other vendors for benefits and leave of absence administration. Projects primarily focus on annual Open Enrollment, general benefits administration, retirement plan administration and compliance.\nYou will be responsible for:\nBenefits and Leave Administration\nAdminister core and ancillary benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, charitable giving programs, EPA, and other employee perks.\nMaintaining employee records regarding pay and benefits (enrollments, deductions, direct deposit enrollments, pay file changes)\nPartner with People Director for annual benefits renewal and Open Enrollment processes, in partnership with external vendors.\nOversee Medicare eligibility administration and required employee notifications.\nNotify and educate employees on benefit programs, changes, and key deadlines.\nCoordinate the leave of absence process and policies, coordinating with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent and compliant execution.\nAudit benefits carrier invoices against current enrollments, research discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with vendors.\nMaintain accurate employee benefits records, including enrollments, changes, and related documentation.\nEducate employees on benefit programs, plan changes, eligibility, and key deadlines, and respond to questions with clear, accurate information.\nRetirement Programs\n401k administration (verifying change files, 401k audit, non-discrimination testing, etc.)\nProfit Sharing Plan oversight and administration, including annual testing and contributions\nSupport the annual 401(k) and profit participation audits as needed, in coordination with the Senior Specialist, Payroll and other internal or external partners.\nVendor and Compliance Oversight\nCoordinate with Puzzle HR to ensure invoices from benefits carriers are being audited against current enrollments\nMaintaining regulatory reporting and compliance (form 5500, Section 125, HIPAA, SOC 1, Medicare Part D reports, annual worker compensation audit, etc.)\nPartner with the People team and Finance to reconcile benefit-related data and resolve discrepancies.\nWhat we need from you:\nA passion for serving others and a steady focus on the needs of the employees\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills\nHighly organized and self-driven\nProactive thinking & ability to present solutions to issue and problems that arise\nFearless when approaching unknown territory - 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